Tackling Difficult Conversations Effectively
About the class
Our natural tendency is to avoid difficult conversations and the challenges, fears, and anxieties they present. Unfortunately, ignoring important issues does nothing to help resolve them and can often lead to bigger problems and resentments that undermine relationships.
Join us for this webinar, led by Dr. Stan Harris, Associate Dean of the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University, as we discuss:
- How to reframe difficult conversations as opportunities to both honestly address problems and build stronger, more open relationships
- Techniques to encourage open dialogue and mutual trust in pursuit of joint problem solving
The webinar will help participants build the courage to proactively tackle difficult issues and effectively plan and execute the conversations needed to positively address those issues.
About the Presenter
Stanley (Stan) G. Harris, Ph.D. (The University of Michigan) is Associate Dean for Graduate & International Programs and Luck Professor in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University. Stan provides leadership for Harbert’s full time, online, executive (EMBA), and physicians executive MBA (PEMBA) programs.Previously, Stan directed the PEMBA program for 12 years and the PhD program in Management for 17. Stan's primary area of research is managing organizational change and transformation. His article on creating readiness for change has been cited over 1,900 times. In 2018, he received the Harbert College’s “Best All-Around Faculty” award. He works with organizations to help plan and facilitate large-scale strategic change efforts.